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I liked the first one, hated the sequel and have no interest in the third one because of how much I disliked the sequel.
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SlaX
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Let's add The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou to that too.
Also Batman & Robin was better than Dark Knight Rises.
Insein
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T Bell
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MaxThreshold
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I cannot support you on this one. I now have to question EVERY decision you've ever made.
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SlaX
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No. I've actually seen them all very recently and far too often. Batman and Robin reminds me of the old campy Batman that I grew up with. It doesn't take itself too seriously and yes, neither did the actors. You can tell Arnold was having a good time and I believe he was probably the only one that wanted to be there.
But for me, Dark Knight Rises is just bad. It could have been better. It's a 2.5 hour Batman movie that Batman is in for a total of 20 minutes (from http://www.comicbookmovie.com/batman_movies/news/?a=64971 : "12. The movie should have been titled Bruce Wayne Rises because Batman only has a very few scenes in the actual movie. As a matter of fact, a few of the minor characters probably share just as much screen time as the caped crusader. ") Batman is my favorite DC character and I was bored for the entire first 2 hours of the film. I couldn't stand Tom Hardy as Bane - are we sure it wasn't Sean Connery doing the voice acting - because I kept feeling like he was doing a bad Sean Connery impression and thinking that's how Bane's supposed to talk. Hathaway wasn't a very good Catwoman - she does a good Selina Kyle, but a bad Catwoman, if that makes sense. At least it wasn't as bad as the movie starring Halle Berry. The only saving grace of the movie was Talia Al Ghul, but her story needed much more screen time. Think of how people pick apart Spiderman 3 as being trash for trying to shove in Sandman, Harry as Goblin, the black suit and then Venom. That's how I feel about Dark Knight Rises. Also, unlike The Dark Knight, it didn't have Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker to save it from being a bad film.
I welcome a fresh take, even if it's played by Ben Affleck. Or perhaps I don't. I have low expectations for Affleck. I hope he can impress like Keaton did in '89.
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but it's mine and seemingly mine alone and I defend it for now. I will end this by saying that in no way am I calling Batman and Robin a good film. It's just a testiment of how much I loathe the latest one.
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Dan Lambskin
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Insein
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Still, B&R is historically bad. I remember watching it in the theater. I saw all 4 of the Batman's from that era in the theater and this was the only one that I felt cheated on. Jim Carrey and TLJ put in Oscar worthy performances compared to that ####. I don't think the camp was on purpose. I think that was Shumacher's vision of what Batman should be. Plus, even if it wasn't to be taken seriously, did he have to just mail in the script at every corner?
So yes, DKR was a disappointment to say the least (felt like it should have been 2 movies). Batman and Robin is one of the worst films of all time. In fact, I have a new entry for the other thread.
Apple Jack
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Sideways was hilarious. Then again, I know two guys like that and that dynamic is funny as hell.
T Bell
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You don't have to like it, of course, but that movie was brilliant. It may be one of those things that's best saved to watch until you're after 30.
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Herb
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All the Godfather movies were horribly overrated. I would call them "decent." Never understood all the love. And I've seen the first two several times each, always really wanting to get lost in the brilliance... and usually falling asleep, especially during the second one.
And Woody Allen's entire oeuvre is crap. Seriously, how many terrible movies can one self-absorbed, neurotic, annoying-voiced, d-bag pedophile (allegedly) New Yorker make? I've tried, I really have. I've started watching Hannah and her Sisters, and Bullets Over Broadway and Manhattan and several others and started watching Annie Hall at least 3 times. Have never finished one of them. Complete garbage. Allen is such a freakin hack.
And Woody Allen's entire oeuvre is crap. Seriously, how many terrible movies can one self-absorbed, neurotic, annoying-voiced, d-bag pedophile (allegedly) New Yorker make? I've tried, I really have. I've started watching Hannah and her Sisters, and Bullets Over Broadway and Manhattan and several others and started watching Annie Hall at least 3 times. Have never finished one of them. Complete garbage. Allen is such a freakin hack.
Patrick Bateman
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Alll Monty Python movies suck balls.
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DA RAIDERS
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dumb and dumber, anchorman and all of their ilk, are ####### awful.
T Bell
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Jules Winnfield
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Anchorman is overrated
Anchorman 2 completely sucked
The Hangover was very underwhelming
Hangover 2 was just the simply the first one only more non-funny
DA RAIDERS
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if by comedies you mean moronic imbecile humor that requires 3 giant bong rips to approach funny, than yes
technicaldifficulties
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I think Schindler's List is overrated. It's one of the world's best directors doing his favorite topic, but, to me, it's not a top ten film.
And, generally, after 1995, no more World War II stories. You had 50 years with it. Find a new story.
And, generally, after 1995, no more World War II stories. You had 50 years with it. Find a new story.
KarmaPolice
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I will echo somebody's post from above about not getting comedies in general, but for me it is more older 'classic' comedies. Most I didn't see at the time, or grew up with. Started trying to catch up with some in the last decade and sat stone faced through most of these movies:
Caddyshack, Animal House, Airplane, Mel Brooks movies, Vacation, etc.. (I know I am missing some)
Also, people have mentioned The Godfather, but I dug that one. For me the one I will never get the love for is Goodfellas. Use of the annoying voiceover and the annoying Joe Pesci, and it took all my energy getting through it once. Appreciate the talent of Scorsese, but don't think he has made a great movie since the 80s. Some very good ones in the 00s, but not great.
Couple more, just in case that didn't get me banned from here: Cable Guy is Carrey's best comedy, and Starship Troopers is great.
Caddyshack, Animal House, Airplane, Mel Brooks movies, Vacation, etc.. (I know I am missing some)
Also, people have mentioned The Godfather, but I dug that one. For me the one I will never get the love for is Goodfellas. Use of the annoying voiceover and the annoying Joe Pesci, and it took all my energy getting through it once. Appreciate the talent of Scorsese, but don't think he has made a great movie since the 80s. Some very good ones in the 00s, but not great.
Couple more, just in case that didn't get me banned from here: Cable Guy is Carrey's best comedy, and Starship Troopers is great.
Insein
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I enjoy Starship Troopers as a guilty pleasure but it's B level.
Cable Guy really? I think Broderick ruins it for me.
Goodfellas is not everyone's cup if tea. Takes a couple viewings to start to like it.
And comedy is one of the most subjective genres. You like what you like. Someone might think Big Lebowski is the greatest comedy ever (not me) because that's their style of humor and find caddyshack or animal house boring.
Leroy Hoard
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To me this ruins a lot of otherwise good movies. Needless to say I liked Bladerunner much more without it.
Insein
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One movie I would say that is better because of it is Payback. Watched the director's cut and it just doesn't have the same feel without the gritty, snarky voiceover.
Leroy Hoard
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T Bell
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It was entertaining but average, and certainly not great or even remotely comparable in quality to The Godfather which ranks in most peoples' top five movies ever made. I think certain people just love mob movies and way overrate them.
T Bell
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And Spinal Tap was an awesome parody of a rock band. Granted the humor is lost on some people (a major problem with all comedy actually) but it was well done.
Andy Dufresne
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Movies from the IMDB top 250 that I really don't care for
Godfather
Pulp Fiction
Forrest Gump
LOTR: FOTR and ROTK
City of God
American History X
The Departed
WALL-E
Full Metal Jacket
Big Lebowski
V for Vendetta
Wizard of Oz
There Will Be Blood
Million Dollar Baby (I loathe this movie)
And then...
Absolutely anything by Woody Allen
Almost anything by Martin Scorcese
Godfather
Pulp Fiction
Forrest Gump
LOTR: FOTR and ROTK
City of God
American History X
The Departed
WALL-E
Full Metal Jacket
Big Lebowski
V for Vendetta
Wizard of Oz
There Will Be Blood
Million Dollar Baby (I loathe this movie)
And then...
Absolutely anything by Woody Allen
Almost anything by Martin Scorcese
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Some of these responses I'm wondering how your mind works that you can hate these movies. You must look at the world in a completely different way than I do.
Some stuff like Royal Tannenbaums I can understand if people don't like it. Even Big Lebowski, which is my favorite comedy.
But Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Sideways? how can you not appreciate those? Great filmmaking, great performances.
Some stuff like Royal Tannenbaums I can understand if people don't like it. Even Big Lebowski, which is my favorite comedy.
But Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Sideways? how can you not appreciate those? Great filmmaking, great performances.
Todem
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I can stomach all the unpopular opinions of movies. Tons of great movies being mentioned in here that don't sit with some. And I am sure I will think of quite a few myself soon.Mario Kart said:
That's cool.....that is what this thread is for!
(And in all fairness Mario.....you did not slam the movie....you do think it's good.....but it is indeed that good....it is a classic)
But this one I have to chime in.....and defend it's honor. The Shawshank Redemption may very well be my favorite movie of all time. It is truly a remarkable human story. The human spirit.......captured in prison between two unilikly heros. A convicted murder who made a stupid stupid mistake at 18 years old.....and a man who was simply set up.
Andy Dufresne's plight throughout the entire film...was to do things if for only a fleeting moment....make him feel like a free man (while he plotted his incredible and elborate escape). Whether that was making a chess set, drinking a bottle of suds with the guys (which he even did not end up doing after securing the beer for the boys)after taring a hot roof in the summer, or just helping a kid out and trying to set him on the right path by tutoring him for his high school equvilency.
The movie is full of incredible scenes, incredible heartfelt acting, robust characters......a perfect movie in every way. It is Morgan Freemans signature role as well as Tim Robbins (Bull Durham is a close second)
The ending has me in tears every......single........time.
It is without a doubt a timeless classic and IMO one of the 10 greatest movies ever made.
"Andy Dufresne....who swam through 3 football field of #### to become a free man.......Andy Dufresne.
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Todem
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Bolded the ones....I think are essential movie watching and great great pictures.
This is a great thread.....I am fascinated by the breath of opinions here.
Andy Dufresne
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This has been firmly established over the years.
I'm not saying that The Godfather is a bad movie or isn't well made. I just think that the characters don't do things that are all that interesting.
Pulp Fiction I've only seen once but the over-the-topness seemed to be its hook and I didn't find that interesting either.
Herb
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Nice list for this thread. I'm with you on Godfather for sure. And Woody Allen. I feel like Forest Gump was entertaining, but too cute for its own good. American History X, There Will Be Blood, Million Dollar Baby and The Departed were films that were decent, but made better by some great performances.
But you are absolutely cracked on Pulp Fiction and Full Metal Jacket. And while I get people not appreciating them, I absolutely love WALL-E, V for Vendetta and Lebowski. Also really liked City of God.
Fat Nick
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Agree 100%...this guy essentially developed a unique "style" of crappy movie, patented it, and convinced others that it was fantastic cinema.drummer said:
And for the previous responses here, pass me "I Know What You Did Last Summer," and I'll watch it before I'll watch Pulp Fiction again. At least I can stare at JLH in her prime.
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NCCommish
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Andy Dufresne
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And it's not like I don't like westerns. Open Range was really good. As are movies like Silverado and Once Upon a Time In The West.
NCCommish
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I liked all of those as well. Silverado was a ton of fun. To me Unforgiven was one of the few truly adult westerns. It took the anti-hero and turned it on itself. Showing how the man with no name ended up after riding into the sunset. I thought it was powerful in a way most westerns aren't.And it's not like I don't like westerns. Open Range was really good. As are movies like Silverado and Once Upon a Time In The West.
KarmaPolice
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good list for this thread. the only one I cant forgive you for is FMJ.
easily a top 5 movie for me, but I get the complaints about feeling like different movies and I know your distain for the F bombs.
Todem
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It is without a doubt my favorite Clint western. And I love the Man With No Name trilogy......but for me this was the end to that character and a great way to end it.I liked all of those as well. Silverado was a ton of fun. To me Unforgiven was one of the few truly adult westerns. It took the anti-hero and turned it on itself. Showing how the man with no name ended up after riding into the sunset. I thought it was powerful in a way most westerns aren't.And it's not like I don't like westerns. Open Range was really good. As are movies like Silverado and Once Upon a Time In The West.
Great atmospheric western indeed. And Gene Hackman was great in it as well.
I agree on Schindler's List. In 1996 (my Sr. year in college) I took a class on the Holocaust. We watched a ton of different movies about it (many artsy films) and then Schindler's list. When the professor asked us to "grade" it, I gave it the lowest grade by far. Many people in the class bristled and thought I was nuts or trying to prove some odd point, but then the Prof revealed his grade and it was much closer to mine than theirs. Interesting thing about it is that there were only two non-Jews in the class (myself included) plus the professor. I think the movie means more to people as a popular movie that brought the Holocaust to light (and reinforced it on a generation that knew little about compared to the previous two), than it was an actual good movie on the Holocaust. The best movie (from what I remember) that we watched was one called "White Jew"...I remember I could barely get up from my seat after that one.
T Bell
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I liked all of those as well. Silverado was a ton of fun. To me Unforgiven was one of the few truly adult westerns. It took the anti-hero and turned it on itself. Showing how the man with no name ended up after riding into the sunset. I thought it was powerful in a way most westerns aren't.And it's not like I don't like westerns. Open Range was really good. As are movies like Silverado and Once Upon a Time In The West.
It was actually a commentary upon westerns and the casual violence in them. I didn't get that at first and found it mediocre, but once I realized it I had newfound respect for it.
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